Tracheostomy Cuff Rupture... Day before trach change

Shiley has had to recall tracheostomy tubes because of this defect where the cuff ruptures without reason after about 1-2 months of usage. I had this trach in for 2 months they should last for 3 months

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[vonnie445]

wat dose it do dose it help u breath?

[alin0steglinski0]

@vonnie445 bypasses my upper airways and also it allows direct access for suctioning my lower airway and also lets me use a ventilator (breathing machine)

[5150maddness]

Also the dr said my son cannot use a passy muir speaking valve with that type of vent so I can hear him a little through the leak is that how you can talk?

[alin0steglinski0]

@5150maddness hi 5150 i can use a valve and i talk using the leak. suctioning does not hurt nor is it uncomfortable for me

[AeganMontgomery]

Hello my friend. Haven't seen you or your video's lately. You're a very strong, and inspiring young man and it isn't fair for anyone to endure these problems... I am praying for you and the doctors.

Aegan

[alin0steglinski0]

@AeganMontgomery Um aegan there was a video about blood pressure cuffs recently :P and other things :P

hugs. i am doing good

[5150maddness]

I have a 11/2 yr old that uses that same vent LTV 1150 he's too small to. Tell me so can I ask u? Does it ever hurt or is suctioning uncomfortable?

[alin0steglinski0]

@RCM442 yeah...

[RCM442]

If they knew about this defect, why couldn't they fix it?!

[ColinMeloy91]

Awwwww sorry to hear that